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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean all corrosion or contaminates from the steering knuckle bore and the hub and bearing.
  2. Lubricate the steering knuckle bore with wheel bearing grease or the equivalent.
  3. Install the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield to the steering.
    Fig 1: Installing the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield to the steering
    G01269721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  4. Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 ft lbs).

    Fig 2: Installing the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts
    G01269722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing.
  6. Install the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 18 N.m (13 ft lbs).

    Fig 3: Installing the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing
    G01269723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and washer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 210 N.m (155 ft lbs).

    Fig 4: Installing the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and washer
    G01269724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the front axle hub cap.
  9. Install the rotor. Refer BRAKE ROTORS .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Installing the front axle hub cap
    G01269725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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